Award

Transcription and Translation Services

SOCIAL WORK ENGLAND

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Award

18 Nov 2024 at 16:12

Summary of the contracting process

Social Work England, located in Sheffield, has completed the procurement process for transcription and translation services, specifically geared towards their fitness to practise hearing activities and general activities as needed. This tender falls within the "Translation services" and "Interpretation services" industry categories. The contract was awarded on 30th September 2024 and spans from 1st December 2024 to 30th November 2027. The procurement method utilised was a call-off from a framework agreement, making it a selective process. This project has been awarded to DA Languages, a large-scale supplier based in Manchester.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in translation and interpretation services to expand their market presence. Given its selective procurement process, businesses that are well-organised and can meet specific standards required by a framework agreement will find this beneficial. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with the capability to deliver high-quality transcription and translation services, particularly those looking to contract with social and public sector organisations, are well-suited to take advantage of such opportunities for business growth.

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Notice Title

Transcription and Translation Services

Notice Description

Social Work England's aim is to procure translation and transcription services for our fitness to practise hearing activity and wider general activity as and when required.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3ba5d7b1-77b7-4f18-b5d3-e71608cef9c2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3131ee85-1485-4d83-a196-6c5cdb6dbb0c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79530000 - Translation services

79540000 - Interpretation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£735,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2024 - 30 Nov 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOCIAL WORK ENGLAND
Contact Name
Jonathan Lee
Contact Email
jonathan.lee@socialworkengland.org.uk
Contact Phone
01145533211

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S3 8JY
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DA LANGUAGES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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